Thailand is offering travel insurance to visiting tourists due to medical expenses or travel delay due to the ongoing political tensions that are going on there. It definitely not a comprehensive plan by any means, see the article for more details on the coverage. If you are traveling to Thailand anytime soon you should definitely…
In the Wake of Prime Travel Protection
I just read an article that was published today on Sun-Sentinel.com that covers recent action against several travel agencies in Florida by the Florida Department of Insurance. Some of the charges include selling unauthorized policies and not being properly licensed with the State Insurance Department. The article indicates: The majority of states now have licensing…
Travel Insurance Myths
Today I was reading a thread on a travel bulletin board that had several well meaning but incorrect statements about travel insurance. Here is the reply that I posted – you might find it informational: There are a lot of misconceptions about travel insurance: 1. All plans are secondary. Incorrect. Most plans are secondary however,…
Can I get Cancel for Any Reason coverage with Standby Flights?
A question that has come up is if a person can get Cancel for Any Reason coverage for a trip that has the travelers flying standby. The main concern was that the travelers would not be able to get a standby flight in time for their scheduled cruise, therefore they were seeing if Cancel for…
What if I’m Quarantined in China?
We’ve been getting calls concerning the possibility of being quarantined in China due to displaying symptoms of flu, or even being on a flight with others who have symptoms. While most travel insurance plans trip interruption coverage would cover quarantine of this nature you have to watch out for plans that exclude pandemic or epidemic,…